Medical/Fall/Illness

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Calmly describe the location and nature of the emergency. Be prepared to answer basic questions about the condition of the injured. Do not move the injured person unless they are in danger of further injury.

After contacting 911, alert hotel security from the nearest house phone: Hilton Chicago dial 55, Palmer House Hilton dial 66.

Hotel security personnel can quickly assess the situation and lead emergency personnel directly to the scene, saving precious minutes. Security staff are trained in first aid and CPR.

Fire/Emergency Evacuation

In the event of a fire alarm or emergency evacuation, listen for instructions over the PA system. Follow all instructions from hotel staff and emergency personnel. Remain in place if instructed to do so.

If instructed to evacuate, proceed calmly out of the building. Use the stairs, not elevators. Follow any directions from hotel staff or emergency personnel.

Code of Conduct Violations

The AHA is committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free environment for all participants in the Association’s activities, regardless of their actual or perceived sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, or religion. All members and participants, including employers, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and guests, are expected to engage in consensual and respectful behavior and to preserve AHA’s standard of professionalism at all times. The policy pertains to all venues where officially sanctioned AHA conferences, meetings, and other activities occur.

Details, including procedures for addressing violations of the statement, are posted at historians.org/conduct.

If you think there has been a violation of the AHA’s Code of Conduct, please notify reports@historians.org or 571.310.6426 (text/voice) as soon as possible.

Recording Policy

Anyone who wishes to audio or video record sessions must obtain advance permission from participants. Presenters may request that a session not be shared live on social media.

The AHA is not responsible for unauthorized recording but does reserve the right to revoke registration of anyone who records sessions without appropriate permissions.

Recording without permission violates the Code of Conduct. Report violations to reports@historians.org or 571.310.6426 (text/voice) as soon as possible.